BMW M52tu M54 Easy And Complete Cylinder Head Removal Time Lapse

[@50sKid]

They sell an oversized time-sert for cases where someone had previously helicoiled their block. They call it a big-sert. I've pulled the head and manifolds together in a junkyard once before. Heavy but doable if you don't have back problems. The biggest problem with that, I've found, is that you have to twist and wrangle the head this way and that in order to get the manifolds to clear. And that's when the thing gets *really* heavy. If it was overheated again you should measure the head for warp and get it resurfaced at a machine shop.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Just metal straight edged the head and its perfect, I have not ever had one warped but a lot of them crack, this one isn't cracked either, I gotta call that company on Monday that sells the bigger serts, might as well do them all again , because if not I don't see the others holding up long

[@50sKid]

What size feeler gauge slipped underneath the straightedge between cylinders 3 and 4?

[@cineminded]

There is a shield above my exhaust manifold , and I can not see how it is attached at all. With it in , there is no way I am getting my bolts out. I do have a cherrypicker though. Can you just lift the complete assambly out with the maifold attached ?

[@greenhornvalleylandllc7232]

what would you estimate head weighs?

[@kentpayen8848]

Hey good morning. I know this video is old. But i never take out the head..im about to do mine this weekend. I notice you didnt remove the cam to remove the head...how did access the bolts to remove the head..( what size are those head bolts) thank you

[@patricwell8335]

I know this video its old...but for the m54 head bolts. What size did you put and and the coil...where can i buy them at

[@larsdemus]

Hi Nathan, I am planning on replacing my Mazda 3, I am thinking about a BMW 5 series, it seems for around $11K I can find a couple 528, 523X and 530 with about 70K miles on. I feel comfortable with basic maintenance. What model would you recommend. I am also thinking about a Mercedes E-Class. Thank you, I am looking forward to your responds!

[@quirino18]

you didn’t mention how to remove the Vanos area, i know bittom pulley has ro be align with its Mark but what about the upper sprockets and Cams??

[@JrIza_914]

at 8:25 you said you can use a cherry picker and take it out at the collector. What is the collector?

[@KarenchikJan]

Hi Nathan. I need a little help. I have an E39 (2003 530i). The car doesn’t overheat when idling, even after I let it run for a very long time. However, once I start driving, the temp gauge goes to red. As soon as you start idling, the temp gauge comes down. The engine seems to run fine, there is no smoke coming from the tailpipe, and the heat works. I have done a cylinder compression test, and they were all over 145 and the differences were within 15%. The car is not driven much. I do see white residue when I take the oil cap off. Could this possibly be blown head gasket? Thank you

[@edwardwhiteside8658]

Hey what do you think about the cost of parts and labor on a 2005 745LI???

[@dead_slide]

Did you have to remove pass engine mount to get to all manifold bolts here?

[@Johny3xtra]

hi nathan i have i have a question. so i have a e36 93 325i 4door it ran perfect and i let it sit for a while and the battery died i was in a hury to turn the car on so i charged the battery halfway and crank it a few times but it was still to dead to start so i poured a small drip of gas on the air filter to give it a bump to turn over and start. it was almost turning on befor i did that and when i did that it made a pop sound and let off copresed air vapor/smoke from the intake. somthing came loose or broke it made a clanking noise. like a rod knock or broken/bent valve. i hope not what could it be?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Johny3xtra could of blown the throttle body boot off, if it is a 96 or newer it could of blown the ccv and caused a big vacuum leak

[@Johny3xtra]

Nathan's DIY Garage year 93

[@ryanmckenna5254]

I'm pulling the head on my 2004 530i. Did you have to loosen up the exhaust other than the manifold nuts? Cause I didn't think the head studs would clear the manifold without more movement from the exhaust.

[@ChickenNugConsumer]

^^??

[@bigdeal87]

Yeah how do you take out the stuts?

[@ryanmckenna5254]

@@bigdeal87 I loosed the exhaust manifold for clearance

[@bigdeal87]

@@ryanmckenna5254 so did you lose it on the 3 rectangle bolts? Otherwise there is no clearance with the studs on the head to take the cylinder head of right? Thanks

[@ryanmckenna5254]

@@bigdeal87 honestly, if your engine is blown, you probably need a whole new engine. It's an aluminum block, once it overheats, the aluminum bolt threads are too brittle to withstand the head pressure. So just replaced the engine

What are those 2 tubes called at min 5:40? Are those the vacuum?

[@mrjv750li]

I have a e66 750li one of each light don't work I've check lcm works changed battery and checked all fuses , terminal a malfunction any help?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

I have not had that problem on the e65 and the e66 much, I'm currently trying to buy one of those cars for the channel but have not found a good enough deal yet, so stay tuned, until then consult google

[@mrjv750li]

Nathan's DIY Garage how much are you willing to pay? I'm thinking of selling mine clean title 2nd owner with 162,xxx really clean

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Im not sure, I benefit from cheap cars that are broken, I was wanting one that was super cheap like $1500 for a 02 and up with problems no one wants to fix lol

[@johncoss5604]

Hi Nathan Really enjoy your videos. I have a 2003 325ci and when the radio is on and you turn on the rear window defogger there is significant static on the radio. Any ideas Thanks John

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

That is weird, usually e46 has problems with the volume nob causing static, might want to pull the nob off and spray in there with wd40 and see if that helps, others might be the radio itself

[@intricate6927]

Could you possibly recommend an ebay store you've used for parts. 2003 E53 4.4

[@vasilegudumac5559]

Hi Nathan I like to work on cars too so I got a e46 the same m54 engine I'm wondering if the head from them are compatible I mean if 2.5 fits 3.0

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Vasile Gudumac hello yes all the 1999 to 2005 m52tu and m54 engines use the same cylinder heads

[@vasilegudumac5559]

Thanks a lot Nathan

[@tempest411]

I've read more than a few comments around the web suggesting BMW engines in general have issues with pulling the threads in the block on head bolts. How much truth would you say there is to that?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Most of it is only the m52tu and the m54 engines and sometimes the 4.4l v8 after they have been overheated

[@ConcreteJungle7]

Hi Nathan, can you recommend me a fault code reader/scanner for my 2004 BMW E46 325ci thank you.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Hello creator c310 from eBay for $40

[@ConcreteJungle7]

Nathan's DIY Garage Thank you. Great videos, keep up the great work. I've learnt alot and saved a whole lot of time and money thanks to you.

[@sasiedu562]

UTUBED I use the same for my 318i e36 it work on all models up to 2014 or so

[@ConcreteJungle7]

CoolinKofi thank you, much appreciated. I just ordered a Maozua Creator C310+ from amazon uk..

[@sneeky11]

Anyone know the size is of the intake and exhaust nuts or studs? Im try check the head in my e46 m52.

[@mikesavage8379]

If it pulled the time-sert out when it overheated doesn't that mean the aluminum head is warped?

[@e36fanatics]

100% warped

[@BirdogEd]

Nathan, do you use thread locker on your cylinder head bolts? 😎🇩🇪🚙

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

only use that on the time sets, not the bolts themselves

[@tylers1867]

How can I reach you???? Please help just an email or anything I love in Michigan

[@disgruntledvet11b18]

Hey Nathan. So I took apart my cylinder head and had all of my valve stem/push rods out of it and laid them all out neatly in order, on my garage floor. I was going to number them and poke them through cardboard like you did, but my retarded dog ran into my garage and knocked a bunch of them over. I set them back up in the order that I THINK they were in originally, but I'm not positive. I do know that DO have the exhaust and the intakes separated, but I'm not sure if they're all in the exact order that they were originally. Could I maybe test these to see if they seat correctly and then re-assemble and see what happens? Should I lightly lap them? I'm out of my mind upset right now. I spent so much time disassembling this car and I'll be devastated if this project is officially ruined because of this. If you could let me know what you think when you have the chance, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks- Earl

[@mikesavage8379]

You need the big-Serts

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Looking for that now, might have to have the local machine shop help me find the right size and still be able to use the same size head bolts

[@earnestbunbury2103]

I need a big Certs... kek

[@csgentertainmentinc.6739]

I have a 2001 530i and my battery keeps draining and my radio dash doesn't work anymore no sound no display

[@slowazbmwkilla3073]

Goup Jefe check your relay bro..most bmw supposed to go to sleep after 15 min of shutting off.

[@disgruntledvet11b18]

CSG Entertainment Inc. alternator

[@mrpetit2]

My guess is that the aluminium from the block has weakened due to the overheatings. (Which would mean to fix it properly would require a donorblock)

[@chayes954r]

I've had soooo much bad luck with BMW's. Best solution if you have one? Get rid of it while it still runs good. They are over engineered and not reliable. Also, plastic component failure is rampant on these sh*t boxes. As a 35 year mechanic, take my advice. Stay away from BMW's, faaaar away.

[@tonymontana6368]

Born to ride to much plastic in such an expensive car.

[@antwalk7772]

Born to ride they don't get fixed they get rebuilt.

[@cdeprima1209]

NO it is NOT the gasket, you overheated it and cracked the head duh!

[@gregh7457]

everybody's an einstein on youtube. pfftttt....